Dominion Boulevard Improvement Project

Please use caution through the work zone and maintain the speed limit of 35mph (except where posted as 25mph) at all times.

Weekly Project Updates

(Updated every Friday.)

CANCELLED – The Dominion Blvd Improvement Project business meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25 has been canceled due to the weather.

Daytime Lane Closures: Expect daytime single lane closures as needed on Cedar Road/Moses Grandy Trail and Great Bridge Blvd for various construction operations, generally between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Sidewalk Closures: Sidewalks throughout the work zone may be closed at various times to accommodate construction. New permanent sidewalks will be constructed once work in that particular area is complete. The sidewalk along Great Bridge Blvd, east of Dominion Blvd, is currently closed for road widening and utility work. The northeast side of the road will be complete by the end of February (pending weather) and the southeast side of the road will be done by end of April (pending weather).

Pedestrian Tunnel – Closed: The Blake Street/Byron Street pedestrian tunnel, though previously announced open, will actually remain closed until Spring 2015. Crews will be installing lighting for the tunnel prior to its opening.

Project Information

Recent Updates

New Traffic Alignment Now Open: Traffic is now using the new Veterans Bridge and adjusted alignments at Great Bridge Blvd and Dominion Lakes Blvd. We will continue to monitor traffic signal timing and phasing to help ease congestion as much as possible. Please remember that the area is still an active construction zone and that traffic will continue to be impacted until project completion in 2017. The alternate routes of Battlefield Blvd and George Washington Hwy remain an option for those wishing to avoid the work zone. Traffic is still one lane in each direction and 35 mph except on Dominion Blvd at Great Bridge Blvd where the speed limit was lowered to 25 mph.

Veterans Bridge Dedication Ceremony: On Friday, December 12 a dedication ceremony was held to commemorate the naming of the Veterans Bridge – the Dominion Blvd bridge over the Elizabeth River. You can view pictures of the event or watch the full Ceremony.

New Access Roads: Several new access roads are open to provide better access to businesses near the Dominion Blvd/Cedar Rd intersection.

Cedar Road Roadway Shift: The Dominion Blvd roadway shift to the west at Cedar Road is now in effect through mid-2015 to allow for construction of the new bridges and interchange. New access roads are open for additional access to local businesses. See this graphic for details.

Bainbridge Detour – No Longer In Use: Since the opening of the Veterans Bridge and new traffic alignment, the Bainbridge Detour is now closed. Bainbridge Blvd will become a cul-de-sac where it originally connected to Dominion Blvd just north of the river.